Jim Harris, a 'National Geographic' photographer native of Deer Park, is working in Mongolia. He is the son of Milford teacher Mary Pat Harris.

Jim Harris, son of Milford teacher Mary Pat Harris, is the "National Geographic" photographer for The Ring of Darhad Research Expedition in Mongolia. The purpose of the expedition is to survey the animal species in the area and gather DNA evidence of wolverines in the mountains surrounding the Darhad Valley.

Harris, who grew up in Deer Park and is a St. Xavier graduate, has a degree in wildlife biology and has done previous scientific research. His visual and written work has appeared in magazines in North America and Europe, catalogs, newspapers, books and films. Students are encouraged to follow the expedition during April and early May. They can ask the scientists questions during their five-week, 400-mile traverse of the Darhad Valley. Audio updates of two to three minutes with photos from the field are posted on the link almost daily. The study site is in the most remote area of Mongolia.

The team will cross paths with some nomadic herders and their animals, but the area does not have permanent settlements. Supplies are coming by reindeer. There are seven lessons for students from third grade to junior high school that can be accessed at http://www.mongoliaexpedition.com.

As a child, Harris was a carrier for the Suburban Life.

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Deer Park native is trekking across Mongolia

Jim Harris, son of Milford teacher Mary Pat Harris, is the 'National Geographic' photographer for The Ring of Darhad Research Expedition in Mongolia.